Open 7:00am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone West
Chi N.
01:49 08 May 23
great centre with state of the art facility and well trained staff
D L.
03:50 04 Apr 23
Great service, lovely, friendly and insightful educator's that kiddo loves
Dorsa S.
19:38 18 Jan 23
Guardian Mentone West is a beautiful centre with beautiful staff. I know this because I did tours of 16 childcare centres around the area, tried a couple before our 3YO son joined this centre .Everyone is genuinely caring, it’s in their culture…treating every child as an individual and not just another kid. Listening to their needs and helping them settle. Making sure they are washed, well fed, relaxed, engaged and learning.
Emma L.
06:30 28 Sep 22
The Guardian is a great childcare centre. Both my son and daughter go there and they each love their teachers and the activities arranged for them each day. I’m kept informed through Storypark and get to see what they are up to each day. Wouldn’t send my kids anywhere else! Some days they don’t want to come home!!!!
Lucy C.
03:25 28 Jun 22
Corinn C.
05:33 20 Jun 22
Our 3y/o moved here when we moved house and we have been so impressed with the level of care from the management staff to the room educators.Staff are always going the extra mile for the children (for example building a diorama about my son’s favourite book) and for the families (providing free “rainy day” activities like arts and crafts and cakes in mugs!)This is a wonderful place for children to begin their learning journey and we are so happy we found it. Thank you to all the wonderful Guardian, Mentone West team!
Vedrana S.
10:55 14 Jun 22
Great team of educators that sincerely care for our daughter. We've seen her develop so much and grow into a confident person over the last two and a half years whilst being in care there. She adores the educators, is developing a lot of social and life skills and there's nothing better than knowing that as a parents. Also really like the fact they have healthy food on site :)
Tracey S.
02:36 14 Jun 22
This is such a wonderful centre with the most friendliest, welcoming and warmest educators. We have been there for over 4 years and these educators go above and beyond for every child and parent. From the beautiful centre and outdoor facilities to the fun activity days and great food the kids enjoy it so much, I’m so genuinely glad we found Guardian Mentone West.
Kristen H.
13:54 09 Jun 22
Absolutely thrilled to be back at the centre, feels like home! We had Matthew our 8 year old enjoy the best start to his life with 5 wonderful years at the center, we shared so many great memories and now we are back to do it all again! So happy to be greated by many of same friendly, familiar and nurturing faces that will now cars for our beautiful baby girl Kya. Great to see same staff are still around a testament to a great team & leaders! I am so grateful to each and everyone of you for making life easier by giving me peace of mind that my child/children are loved & cared while I’m at work. Thank you 😊
Ivy O.
05:14 09 Jun 22
Our little person joined the centre at 5 months old over a year ago and is thriving happily. I could not be happier knowing she is in the safest hands.
David N.
03:28 09 Jun 22
Our Grandson Eli has attended Guardian Mentone West since he was 5mths old (4 1/2 yrs). This is his last year before he goes off to school. What a wonderful place with fabulous carers & staff. Eli has loved his time at Guardian Mentone West and has a smile on his face every time we drop him off. I highly recommend this Childcare Centre if anyone is looking for their child. They treat all children as there own. Bec & Steph at reception are wonderful and will do anything for you. Thank you every staff member at Guardian Mentone West who cared for Eli.
Beiqi Peggy W.
03:23 09 Jun 22
My son loves going to childcare now everyday to meet and play with his best friends. We are happy with how he had grown and developed multiply skills with all the ongoing support and care and love from the educators. Centre has always displayed clean and welcoming vibe, educators are all nice. Just a few names to shout out: Maddie, manpreet, Sarah, Micakella, Tay, Nadine, Steph, Amy, Kat, Shonna and Bec!!! Thank you all for looking after my son Charlie and all the other kids. I’m sure kids all love you too!!!
Amy N.
03:15 09 Jun 22
We have been fortunate to have our children at Guardian Mentone West over the last 3 years and cannot recommend more highly. From the friendly faces that greet you everyday and know every member of the family by name, to their amazing educational knowledge, their enthusiasm for a dress up day or celebration, and the love and care shown to every single child in the centre. Not to forget their incredible "Baby Ambassador" who will look after your littlest one making the transition to childcare a breeze for both parents and bubs. The centre is always clean and the outdoor space is amazing for little inquisitive minds. Amazing effort to Bec, Steph and the rest of the team!
kelly W.
03:07 09 Jun 22
Genuine and caring team of professionals focussed on Children's daily experiences, learnings and well-being. Highly recommend this centre.
Chelsey U.
10:42 19 Oct 21
We have attended this centre for almost 4 years and both of my children have been supported by all of the educators and staff to grow and learn confidently in a fun and safe environment.Educators are high quality and Management always works hard to continuously improve the centre and very much have our children’s best interests at the centre of their care.
Kate W.
10:45 06 Feb 20
Guardian have provided a caring and supportive environment for my little boy. I couldn't be happier with their gentle approach and the way they consider the needs of every family in their care.
Christine R.
08:16 04 Feb 20
Wonderful centre with amazing staff, who care and provide the children with a calm and fun learning environment. Highly recommend! Thank you Jes , Bec and team :)
simone L.
07:36 04 Feb 20
My daughter has been at Guardian for a number of years now and we love it! Her educators are kind and knowledgeable and take the time to cater for individual needs. It is great to know that my daughter feels safe and loved my the staff. The outdoor play area is fantastic and we love the Reggio Emilia ethos and feel it best suits children at this stage in their development.
Brant R.
06:48 04 Feb 20
Sally B.
06:12 04 Feb 20
I am so thrilled with the care my granddaughter receives at Guardian Mentone-West. I have seen a lot of centre's & this is by far one of the best. The environments are beautiful, the team here are fantastic & so welcoming & they do everything they can to ensure my granddaughter is happy & settled when she attends. Would highly recommend the centre.
Shaye W.
22:15 03 Feb 20
Great center and very friendly staff. My children went here in 2018 after leaving while on a pregnancy pause we are now back for 2020 and wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else.
Dianne A.
22:47 21 Aug 19
Lovely staff in a wonderful setting.
- Leading programs where children aged six-weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
- Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
- A specialist two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:30
Address
37 Venice Street
Mentone,
VIC,
3194
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Welcome to Guardian Childcare & Education Mentone West, a spacious, light-filled centre. Our childhood education programs are focused on play-based learning, and our day care and child care centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to six years of age, supporting them to discover the world in a safe and secure way.
- Passionate Educators who focus on relationships with children and families
- Engaging, light-filled learning spaces to inspire curiosity, fun, and a sense of belonging
- Expansive outdoor environment with a creek bed, a water pump, a climbing fort, and vegetable gardens
Meet our Centre Manager
Bec Schmidt
"The first five years are the most important and integral years of a child's life."
Rhythm of The Day
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment at Guardian and no two days are the same. Here’s what a day at Guardian might look like. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
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Morning
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
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Morning
Breakfast time where families are welcome to stay and enjoy breakfast with the children.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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What we Provide
- Sunscreen
- Five nutritionally balanced meals including: Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Bibs
- Bedding
What to Bring
- Hats
- Formula and bottles
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Spare change of clothing
- Water bottle
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Our team of Educators are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. At Guardian, children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experiences.
Our Educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the Curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.
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All Guardian Centres provide a Centre-to-Family communication platform so families can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.
Our Centres use Storypark and each family is provided with a secure login to access on their computers, mobiles or apps.
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If you’re looking for the right Mentone childcare and kindergarten then take a tour of Guardian today and discover how we do things differently.
With our centre being well above the Australian national average, we are focused on the outcomes for children along with working closely with parents to help deepen your child’s respect for the local communities along with the other children and their independent development.
While you have many different child care centres to choose from around Mentone, if you take a tour with Guardian you’ll discover why this is one of the preeminent Mentone preschools.
There are currently vacancies available at Guardian Mentone so come by and find out how we can help.
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“Thanks again for the settling in sessions this week. I’m so incredibly happy with our decision to come to you, the centre feels so much like what we are at home – relaxed and calm, friendly and caring.”
– Alicia
Chi N.
01:49 08 May 23
great centre with state of the art facility and well trained staff
D L.
03:50 04 Apr 23
Great service, lovely, friendly and insightful educator's that kiddo loves
Dorsa S.
19:38 18 Jan 23
Guardian Mentone West is a beautiful centre with beautiful staff. I know this because I did tours of 16 childcare centres around the area, tried a couple before our 3YO son joined this centre .Everyone is genuinely caring, it’s in their culture…treating every child as an individual and not just another kid. Listening to their needs and helping them settle. Making sure they are washed, well fed, relaxed, engaged and learning.
Emma L.
06:30 28 Sep 22
The Guardian is a great childcare centre. Both my son and daughter go there and they each love their teachers and the activities arranged for them each day. I’m kept informed through Storypark and get to see what they are up to each day. Wouldn’t send my kids anywhere else! Some days they don’t want to come home!!!!
Lucy C.
03:25 28 Jun 22
Corinn C.
05:33 20 Jun 22
Our 3y/o moved here when we moved house and we have been so impressed with the level of care from the management staff to the room educators.Staff are always going the extra mile for the children (for example building a diorama about my son’s favourite book) and for the families (providing free “rainy day” activities like arts and crafts and cakes in mugs!)This is a wonderful place for children to begin their learning journey and we are so happy we found it. Thank you to all the wonderful Guardian, Mentone West team!
Vedrana S.
10:55 14 Jun 22
Great team of educators that sincerely care for our daughter. We've seen her develop so much and grow into a confident person over the last two and a half years whilst being in care there. She adores the educators, is developing a lot of social and life skills and there's nothing better than knowing that as a parents. Also really like the fact they have healthy food on site :)
Tracey S.
02:36 14 Jun 22
This is such a wonderful centre with the most friendliest, welcoming and warmest educators. We have been there for over 4 years and these educators go above and beyond for every child and parent. From the beautiful centre and outdoor facilities to the fun activity days and great food the kids enjoy it so much, I’m so genuinely glad we found Guardian Mentone West.
Kristen H.
13:54 09 Jun 22
Absolutely thrilled to be back at the centre, feels like home! We had Matthew our 8 year old enjoy the best start to his life with 5 wonderful years at the center, we shared so many great memories and now we are back to do it all again! So happy to be greated by many of same friendly, familiar and nurturing faces that will now cars for our beautiful baby girl Kya. Great to see same staff are still around a testament to a great team & leaders! I am so grateful to each and everyone of you for making life easier by giving me peace of mind that my child/children are loved & cared while I’m at work. Thank you 😊
Ivy O.
05:14 09 Jun 22
Our little person joined the centre at 5 months old over a year ago and is thriving happily. I could not be happier knowing she is in the safest hands.
David N.
03:28 09 Jun 22
Our Grandson Eli has attended Guardian Mentone West since he was 5mths old (4 1/2 yrs). This is his last year before he goes off to school. What a wonderful place with fabulous carers & staff. Eli has loved his time at Guardian Mentone West and has a smile on his face every time we drop him off. I highly recommend this Childcare Centre if anyone is looking for their child. They treat all children as there own. Bec & Steph at reception are wonderful and will do anything for you. Thank you every staff member at Guardian Mentone West who cared for Eli.
Beiqi Peggy W.
03:23 09 Jun 22
My son loves going to childcare now everyday to meet and play with his best friends. We are happy with how he had grown and developed multiply skills with all the ongoing support and care and love from the educators. Centre has always displayed clean and welcoming vibe, educators are all nice. Just a few names to shout out: Maddie, manpreet, Sarah, Micakella, Tay, Nadine, Steph, Amy, Kat, Shonna and Bec!!! Thank you all for looking after my son Charlie and all the other kids. I’m sure kids all love you too!!!
Amy N.
03:15 09 Jun 22
We have been fortunate to have our children at Guardian Mentone West over the last 3 years and cannot recommend more highly. From the friendly faces that greet you everyday and know every member of the family by name, to their amazing educational knowledge, their enthusiasm for a dress up day or celebration, and the love and care shown to every single child in the centre. Not to forget their incredible "Baby Ambassador" who will look after your littlest one making the transition to childcare a breeze for both parents and bubs. The centre is always clean and the outdoor space is amazing for little inquisitive minds. Amazing effort to Bec, Steph and the rest of the team!
kelly W.
03:07 09 Jun 22
Genuine and caring team of professionals focussed on Children's daily experiences, learnings and well-being. Highly recommend this centre.
Chelsey U.
10:42 19 Oct 21
We have attended this centre for almost 4 years and both of my children have been supported by all of the educators and staff to grow and learn confidently in a fun and safe environment.Educators are high quality and Management always works hard to continuously improve the centre and very much have our children’s best interests at the centre of their care.
Kate W.
10:45 06 Feb 20
Guardian have provided a caring and supportive environment for my little boy. I couldn't be happier with their gentle approach and the way they consider the needs of every family in their care.
Christine R.
08:16 04 Feb 20
Wonderful centre with amazing staff, who care and provide the children with a calm and fun learning environment. Highly recommend! Thank you Jes , Bec and team :)
simone L.
07:36 04 Feb 20
My daughter has been at Guardian for a number of years now and we love it! Her educators are kind and knowledgeable and take the time to cater for individual needs. It is great to know that my daughter feels safe and loved my the staff. The outdoor play area is fantastic and we love the Reggio Emilia ethos and feel it best suits children at this stage in their development.
Brant R.
06:48 04 Feb 20
Sally B.
06:12 04 Feb 20
I am so thrilled with the care my granddaughter receives at Guardian Mentone-West. I have seen a lot of centre's & this is by far one of the best. The environments are beautiful, the team here are fantastic & so welcoming & they do everything they can to ensure my granddaughter is happy & settled when she attends. Would highly recommend the centre.
Shaye W.
22:15 03 Feb 20
Great center and very friendly staff. My children went here in 2018 after leaving while on a pregnancy pause we are now back for 2020 and wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else.
Dianne A.
22:47 21 Aug 19
Lovely staff in a wonderful setting.
Begin the Adventure at Guardian
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